It will be a battle between MEAC opponents when the Florida A&M Rattlers (9-14, 6-2 MEAC) welcome the North Carolina Central Eagles (10-12, 5-3 MEAC) to the Al Lawson Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Betting Prediction
The Eagles are hoping for a better outcome after their 74-64 loss to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in their last outing. Bethune-Cookman’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over North Carolina Central. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.466 (below their season average of 0.488), while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.346 (below their season average of 0.522). Zacarry Douglas played well for North Carolina Central, recording nine points and 14 rebounds.
The last time the Rattlers took the floor, they easily got past the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 63-39. Florida A&M was 6-15 on three pointers (40.0 percent), while North Carolina A&T was just 2-21 (9.5 percent). With 12 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, Isaiah Martin played well for Florida A&M.
After the Rattlers won the only contest against the Eagles last season, 65-56, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Rattlers knocked down 10 of their 12 free throws (83.3 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 17.5).
The offense of Florida A&M (333rd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 94.3) will battle against the elite defense of North Carolina Central (66th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 96.9). The Eagles figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. It could also be a sloppy game for the offense of the Eagles, which ranks 334th in ball security (turnover percentage of 23.1 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Rattlers, which forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.6 percent).
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina Central ranks 86th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Florida A&M ranks 277th (31.6).
The Eagles rank 236th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Rattlers rank 292nd (15.8).
Florida A&M averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 49th in the nation. North Carolina Central ranks 98th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
The Eagles average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. The Rattlers rank 88th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 4.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rattlers have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.4 points per game (10.9 below their season average).
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